The Phoenix / Scottsdale area experienced over 330 days of sunshine in 2009!!!

The climate is generally warm and dry in The Valley of the Sun. Mild winter temperatures averaging between 65ºF & 75ºF make November through April the most popular time to visit. Typically, between November and April, Scottsdale receives one tenth the amount of rain that Florida receives. Between November 1st and April 30th, Scottsdale typically gets 3 or 4 days of rain and it will usually only rain for about 20 minutes and stop. You can almost be guaranteed that rain will not disrupt any of your scheduled activities in the Scottsdale area. Plus, the low humidity levels in Arizona make even higher temperatures more comfortable. The average annual humidity level is 37% in the Greater Phoenix area.

Area: 184.5 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 1,250 feet above sea level
Annual Avg. Temperature: 74° F
Annual Avg. Precipitation: 7.05 inches Mostly in July & August